Page Two THE B.C. LUMBER WORKER December 20, 1943 LETTERS Camp Comments “Every Reader a Correspondent” REPORTS Air Hero Praises Work (Courtenay Local 1-368 Of QCI Loaaing Crews Elects Officers For °44 COURTENAY, B.C.—At the regular meeting of Local 1-363, Because Queen Charlotte Island loggers produce most of the spruce used in construction of the Mosquito bomber, FO. G. A. Holmes, D.F.G., recently visited the island sto see the loggers at work. Addressing the annual luncheon meeting of the Transpor- "Vancouver, he opened his tall with a tribute to these men. Union Wins Appeal; Reinstates McKinnon “Never in my life have I seen men work as hard as the fallers, nor such speed and efficiency as that shown by all the loggers,” he said, as he told of watching an eight-foot tree felled in 45 min- utes by two men. Because the Mosquito’s con- struction was 80 percent wood, and because this accounted for only 20 percent of the total weight of the aircraft, the Mosquito was the fastest and most versatile aircraft in the world. SPECIAL RAIDER “Tt can go to the target in half the time of any other aircraft. It is either a bomber or a fighter, with cannon or up to 3000 pounds of bombs,” he said. “It is the finest aircraft there is for raiding special targets in enemy terri- tory.” One of the greatest values of the 1000-bomber raids on enemy territory—in several of which be participated—was the great saving of life, while doing tremeidous damage to enemy targets, Flying Officer Holmes said. Pointing out that great battles of the last war cost 60,000 to 70, 000 lives, he revealed that a 1000- ton bomber raid did greater dam- age, but cost very few lives of those participating. One thousand planes carried 12,000 pounds of bombs each, and carried a total complement of 7000 men—most of whom returned safely. Preceding his address, motion pictures of train-busting opera- tions in Europe, made by the Na- tional Film Board, were shown. ONLY SEVEN MORE “CHOPPING DAYS” ‘TILL THE LOGGERS’ BALL the annual nomination of officers took place. The following were nominated for 1944 and will go to the membership this week in a referendum ballot: President, E. Anderson; vice- presidents, three to be elected: O. Bell, W. Karki, A. Murray, tation and Customs Bureau of the Board of Trade in Hotel|B. Ouston, P. Papworth and G. Sabin; financial secretary: J. Higgins, D. Kemshaw; recording secretary: R. Kovan and W. Death Toll Fifty-Four Four more fatal accidents were recorded this week in B.C. Lum- ber. Chow Do Poy, Burke Lumber Lumber Com- 54. pany Ltd, was | yroodworken accident- have been ally suffocated | killed in B.C’s in a sawdust lumber in- bin on Nov. 27, | dustry since 1943. Jan. 1, 1943 John Hol- gate, dry kiln !mspector, died as the result of an accident at the B.C. Manufacturing Company's plant on Lulu Island, December 9. Holgate was in the dry kiln when he became cauht in a fan shaft which whirled him around, tearing off his right arm. He also suffered severe leg and head in- juries. Joe Bing Sam, employee of the ‘Alberta Lumber Company, was in- jured in a mill accident on De- cember 10. Sam was employed in the dry kiln removing lumber from the carriers. He apparently emerged from between two. piles of lumber into the path of a heavy lumber carrier and was knocked down. The carrier attempted to stop but failed to clear him. James Doherty, 35, a logger em- ployed at the Oscar Niemi Camp on Narrows Arm, was killed De- cembef 11 when struck on the head by a falling snag. In comparing our records with the accident. lists of the Safety Branch of the Department of La- Hotel West, Ltd. FRED R. MARCHESE, Mgr. Moderate Rates and Centrally Located PAc. 8374 — 444 Carrall Street PAc. 8375 Vancouver, B.C. .A major victory for Local ihe 85 in Port Alberni was achieved last week with the reinstatement of Brother Nor- man MacKinnon, who’ was re- cently discharged from Bloedel Stewart & Welch, Camp B, Franklin River. Brother Mac- Kinnon was discharged on the grounds that he had attempted to intimidate other employees of the company into joining the Union. His discharge was not authorized by Selective Service and no seven days’ notice was given. Therefore, the union immediately took the matter up with the National Selec- tive Service officials who ordered his immediate re-instatement with back pay. Flash: Latest report Bloedels have refused to accept Selective Service decision and are ap- pealing the case. bor, we find that the following deaths listed in previous issues of the B.C. Lumber Worker were either duplicated or not considered logging fatalities: Jacob Sawula, No. 11; Raymond Legault, No. 22; John McInnis, No. 24; Alaf John- son, No. 46; and Arthur Manual and Mike Gaydick, Nos. 9 and 10. This brings the logging fatality record hac kto the total of 54. Island Members Enthusiastic Enthusiastic adoption of the in- dustry wide agreement and a heartening reaction to progress be- ing made by the union was repore- ed by International Board Mem- ber Nigel Morgan on his return from a tour of camps in the Al- berni and Courtenay districts. Re- ports were given at meetings of Local 1-85, Port Alberni; Local 1-363 Courtenay, as well as in special Sub-Local meetings at Camp B, Franklin River; Camp A, Franklin River; Camp 1 APL Join Your Friends 2’ COURTENAY HOTEL “The Loggers’ Headquarters” G. TATER — PROP, COURTENAY, V.L ‘Mayor of Courtenay, 'the Local Union, McDonald; Warden: A. Jackson and R. Leidberg; Conductor: F. Dahl and Trustee: E. Sundquist. A committe was set up under the chairmanship of International Representative Don Barbour to draw up by-laws for the Local and it was decided to give special attention to the arranging of a fairer basis of representation and more clearly defined relationships between the Local and Sub- Locals. The union voted with but one dissenting voice to accept the new industry wide contract and also voted to reaffiliate to the Canadian Congress of Labor. At the conclusion of the meet- ing M. S. Stephens, candidate for addressed outlining his civic program. The Local Union voted unanimously in favor of en- dorsing his candidature in the forthcoming civic election. Ladysmith. Adopts Pact LADYSMITH, B. C.—A special meeting of ‘the Ladysmith Sub- Local was held in the Nicholson’s Hall last Monday night where In- ternational Board Member Mor- gan gave a report on the agree- ment negotiated with the Comox Logging and Railway Company. After a lengthy discussion on the agreement, it was unanimously a- dopted .It was also decided to open discussion with the company for adjustment of six categories in the wage scale, in order to bring them up in line with other Comox wages to the highest stan- dard in the industry. Sub-Local Chairman Jack Atkin- son, Financial Secretary Jimmy Gilchrist and Recording Secretary John Ulinder were elected as del- egates to attend the Seventh An- nual Convention of the Union in New Westminster on January 2nd and 3rd. A number of resolutions were also adopted and ordered forwarded to the District Conven- tion for discussion. and Camp 5, Bloedel Stewart and Welch Menzies Bay, A great deal of interest was shown in the proposed vacations scheme and the contract was a- dopted practically unanimously in each camp. P. L. GILL — Optometrist Graduate of College of Optometry,, Toronto Telephone 625 1,80 Government St. DUNCAN | i CAMP ACTIVITY By ROVING REPORTER Aero Timber Products Ltd., Camp 3, Sublocal of Local 1-71 Regular monthly meeting was held on Nov. 30 where two dele- gates to local annual meeting and one delegate to 7th annual conven- tion of B.C. District No. 1 were elected. Replacements on commit- tees for those going down for holi- days were also elected. A motion requesting a better light plant was endorsed. Another motion was passed unanimously asking that the company utilize the Union Hir- ing Hall when crew returns after holidays. Aero Timber Products Ltd., Camp 1, Sublocal of Local 1-71 Regular monthly meeting was held Nov. 29th. Brother R. Forbes was elected secretary to replace Brother McCaughran who is going down for holidays. A collection had been taken for parents of Brother Robertson and $189 had: been sent them as well as a letter of condolence. Brother Robertson was drowned accidentally while working on the boom. Delegates were elected to seventh annual District Convention and to Local annual meeting. The report by the production committee showed what could be done when cooperation is entered into in production. Aero Timber Products Ltd. Camp 6, Sublocal of local 1-71 Last meeting was held on Nov. 14. John McCuish, Local President, was here and explained the agree- menf. It was unanimously endors- ed. This camp had previously been included in the beach camp set up. But now we have our own committees, production, grievance and safety. There are twenty-two men here, one coldeck crew and two set of fallers. The camp is ex- pected to work through Christmas. The grub is alright although we are at times short of rationed foods. Aero Timber Products Ltd. Camp 2, Sublocal of Local 1-71 Regular monthly meeting held on December 7. Delegates to seventh annual convention of B.C. ‘District IWA and to annual meeting of Local 71 IWA were elected. Reso- lutions were drawn up and en- dorsed in regards to Initiation fee, Political action education for mem- bership, overtime pay for those now excluded in the provincial order, health insurance, and one asking for a business agent for Masset Inlet area, The grievance in regards to leave of absence slips had been taken up with the management. Additional members on committees were elected. Fin- ancial support for united labor Xmas Cheer Fund to the armed forces was asked for. A dry house and boat to visit the different scene of operations during working hours were asked for.